The invention relates to an amorphous precipitated silica with controlled abrasivity and effective cleaning properties for use in an oral composition produced through comminution and classification of the silica to form particles with an oil absorption value of 150 cm <3>/100g or less, a weight median particle diameter d50 of less than 3 Mum and a d90 value, wherein, 90percent by weight of the particles have a diameter less than the d90 value, of 6 Mum or less.